Status
Available
Call number
Call number
931 O'Co
Local notes
931 O'Co
Collection
Genres
Publication
Viking Books for Young Readers (2002), 48 pages
Description
Describes the archaeological discovery of thousands of life-sized terracotta warrior statues in northern China in 1974, and discusses the emperor who had them created and placed near his tomb.
Subjects
Awards
Utah Beehive Book Award (Nominee — Informational Books — 2004)
South Dakota Children's Book Awards (Nominee — 2005)
Orbis Pictus Award (Honor — 2003)
Teacher Favorites Award (2003)
Language
Original language
English
Physical description
48 p.; 9.15 inches
User reviews
LibraryThing member pgreenley
This is a great detailed but accessible book about the Terracotta Army of Xi'an. I have actually been to Xi'an and seen the warriors in person but this book still taught me a few new things. I love all the details about the emperor's life and also all the acknowledgement of what facts still remain
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a mystery. The author's note in the back is a great addition to the information of the book. Show Less
LibraryThing member Rvalencia
A picture can say 1000 words, and the images of the terra-cotta soldiers speaks volumes. The msyrty behind them is the real foundation for their beauty. No one knows why there is no history written about them, why they were made, or there purpose for the burial of them. These works of art are truly
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one of the life greatest mystery. Show Less
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Lexile
1040L
Pages
48